5. Spinach

Spinach is packed with vitamins A, and C. It’s also a good source of folate and magnesium – two critical building blocks of the brain chemicals dopamine and serotonin.

Spinach also contains the carotenoids beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin (pronounced ‘zee-an-thin), which help protect against age-related vision disorders such as macular degeneration.

6. Sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes are one of the best sources of beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body. They’re also an excellent source of vitamins B6 and C, potassium and fiber.

7. Salmon

Salmon is perhaps the healthiest freshwater fish we can eat. We all know that it’s an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce the risk of cancer, depression and heart disease. What you may not know is salmon also contains 50 percent RDA of niacin, which may lower the risk of memory loss and dementia.

8. Garlic

Garlic is a potent anti-inflammatory that reduces bad cholesterol and blood pressure levels. It also strengthens the immune system and helps ward off bacterial and viral infections.

Just make sure not to overcook it. If garlic is exposed to high heat for longer than 10 minutes, it loses many of its nutritional benefits.

9. Lemons

Lemons boost our immune system due to their high concentration of vitamin C (just one lemon meets your recommended daily amount.) Lemon also raises good cholesterol levels and is a powerful anti-inflammatory.

Adding some lemon to your tea is a great way to get the benefits of both. Studies show that citrus may increase the absorption of antioxidants by as much as 80 percent.

10. Dark chocolate

Yes, dark chocolate is a superfood!

In fact, dark chocolate is one of the healthiest foods, period. Consider the nutrition label – a 100-gram bar of dark chocolate (70-85% cocoa) contains:

Oh, and the delicious treat boosts your brainpower too. Per a study published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, eating cocoa-rich dark chocolate before a cognitively demanding task increased blood flow to the prefrontal cortex!

Bonus: More superfoods!

We couldn’t squeeze every superfood onto this list, so here are “the best of the rest”!

– Greek yogurt: chock-full of probiotics and protein.

– Kale: plenty of calcium, fiber, iron, and antioxidants.

– Oatmeal: rich in antioxidants and fiber.

– Beets: contain betalains, which help fight off degenerative disease.

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